Imagine the Possibilities

As we review our schedules and think about choices and opportunities, I would like
to encourage you to take time to imagine the
possibilities related to externally funded projects. These opportunities range from research, applied research and
technology transfer to model projects, training programs, direct service projects,
equipment acquisition, and professional travel.

In the CSU, professors undertake this variety of activities, including research,
in addition to teachingwithout the resources available to research universities.
Externally funded projects, through grants and contracts, fellowships, or in other
forms, can provide resources to help you maintain or expand your professional
development, your teaching, and your scholarship.

The Office of Sponsored Programs, located in Kendall 114 can provides
support services to help you prepare and submit proposals for funding. We are acutely
aware of the many demands on your time. Our approach is to do everything we can to
make the proposal development process simpler for you. Though we cannot write
your scientific content or methodological approach, we can do much of proposal
development work for you, including

We are here to help, to encourage and support faculty, staff and the
academic community in obtaining external funds. Each year, the level of faculty activity
increases in our area. Please come and see us. Our telephone is x5700. Also,
please visit our Web Site at http://www.csuchico.edu/gs/sponsproj.html.